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Random House Crostics, Volume 8 (Other) (Spiral-bound)

by Michael Ashley (Author) "I've been reflecting lately on the changes that have taken place in the world since I began constructing crostics some 25 years ago..." (more)

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Volume 8 of this popular series presents a new batch of 50 original crostics by Michael Ashley, arguably America's favorite author of these hybrid puzzles. Crostics combine crosswords with quotations and Ashley always hits just the right note in both areas. His clues range from classic literature to cutting-edge computer jargon; the authors of his quotes run the gamut from Leo Tolstoy to Richard Feynman to Letterman.

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Volume 8 of this popular series presents a new batch of 50 original crostics by Michael Ashley, arguably America's favorite author of these hybrid puzzles. Crostics combine crosswords with quotations and Ashley always hits just the right note in both areas. His clues range from classic literature to cutting-edge computer jargon; the authors of his quotes run the gamut from Leo Tolstoy to Richard Feynman to Letterman.

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Spiral-bound: 64 pages
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (October 14, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0812933923
ISBN-13: 978-0812933925
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars LITTLE BIT OF A LETDOWN, January 26, 2001

By	Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Random House Crostics, Volume 5 (Other) (Spiral-bound)

Michael Ashley's previous four volumes of crostics were exceptionally good and fun to solve. Michael has given us crostics that don't rely on ridiculously esoteric clues, such as quotes from Shakespeare, unheard of islands, etc. Instead, Ashley uses contemporary clues to solve his puzzles. He also doesn't quote from stuffy writers, etc.

However, in this edition, he starts to show a little bit of that "traditional" clue giving, and is not as imaginative as in his previous volumes.

Still, he's head and shoulders above the rest, and I look forward to his future editions.

Crostic lovers should check out Peter Scher's "Cinema Crostics" for some really fun puzzles!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun. Challenging. Frustrating. More!!, March 20, 1999

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This review is from: Random House Crostics, Volume 1 (Other) (Paperback)

These volumes are great fun. I find the ones that are modern music difficult but usually can work them out.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Crostic Lovers -- check this out!, May 19, 2003

By	A. Lai (South San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Random House Crostics, Volume 5 (Other) (Spiral-bound)

Fun and challenging crostics. The puzzles in this book are rated as medium difficulty, with the style halfway between "middle of the road" and "contemporary" (via the "Random House PuzzleMeter"). Nice size with steel spiral spring binding. Pages are good-quality paper that accepts pencil well, yet erases easily and cleanly.

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4.0 out of 5 stars RANDOM HOUSE CROSTICS VOL. 9
A BETTER QUALITY PAPER, THAT IS, WHITER, WOULD MAKE THESE PUZZLES EASIER TO READ. A LITTLE MORE HUMOR WOULD MAKE THEM FIRST RATE.

Published on January 31, 2006 by F. N. Mccart

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, but not enough bang for the buck
The clues are plenty challenging and even tricky, chosen from a wide variety of subjects and levels of expertise, but the quotes at the end are not as interesting as in other... Read more

Published on January 12, 2000 by cassiar

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh and witty quotes - good for hours of fun.
I started "playing" with crostics in Games magazine a number of years ago and was delighted to have this puzzler recognized by Random House in volumes. Read more

Published on April 3, 1999

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